Introduction and background
Insurable interest continues to evolve under English and South African law and should be front of mind for parties involved in the logistics sector who want to manage their risk. The general approach taken by the courts in both countries is to ask whether the
The South African Revenue Service has promulgated an amendment to the Rules under sections 21, 60 and 120 of the Customs and Excise Act of 1964 which will come into effect from 30 November 2024. The amended Rules
This blog was co-authored by Pierre Naudé.
On 18 October 2024 the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) announced that the limit of liability of airlines, as stipulated in the Montreal Convention, will increase by 17.9%. This increase is effective from 28 December 2024.
The Montreal Convention provides for a five-year review of the limitation, which
This blog was co-authored with Adam Butler, Candidate Attorney.
Introduction
Force majeure clauses are contained in most contracts dealing with international trade, from sale and supply agreements to charterparties and contracts of affreightment. With the numerous disruptions in the last few years caused by climate change, piracy, war, civil commotions and the pandemic, they provide
Contracts of carriage are fundamental to the transportation industry, serving as legally binding agreements between the carrier and the shipper. These contracts outline the rights, duties, and liabilities of both parties involved in the transportation of goods or passengers.
They typically cover aspects such as the nature of the goods or service, the route and
On 9 October 2023 the Minister of Transport published a ministerial order that the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) must provide administrative support to the Air Services Licensing Council with licensing applications and foreign operator permits. The SACAA is also the responsible entity for registration of aircraft in South Africa, which is a pre-requisite